Making Finishing Easy, Micro-Adjustment for any Fence, Table Saw Calibrator | Tools Unleashed 03

Written on 11/15/2024
Marc Spagnuolo
Making Finishing Easy with Makrs Pads, Add Micro-Adjustment to almost any table saw with Canyon Fire Tools MicroMag Adjuster, and get your table saw tuned up using the Stupid Simple Tools Saw Calibrator | Tools Unleashed 03

Welcome to another Tool Unleashed, where I provide first impressions and mini tool reviews for your enjoyment. UNLEASH THE TOOLS!

Makrs Stain Pads (Sent to me for free. Affiliate Link)

When these stain pads showed up at the shop I kind of dismissed them. I don’t stain very often so I didn’t think I would use them. Oddly enough, I ended up with a large staining project and finally had a chance to use them. I was very impressed with how well they laid down stain that I decided to see how they would work using clear finish and was very impressed with the results. The microfiber outer layer leaves an incredibly smooth finish and the foam interior drinks up a ton of liquid. That means each dip into the finish lasts longer and goes further. I liked the product so much that I approached them about working together and we now have a coupon code that will save you 15% on your purchase. Use code TWW at checkout.

Canyon Fire Tools MicroMag Adjuster (Sent to me for free, but no affiliate link)

This is a micro-adjuster that can be added to pretty much any fence, table saw or otherwise. A large rare earth magnet holds the unit to the fence while a larger Magswitch magnet tuns on and off as needed for use. With the fence unlocked and the Magswitch magnet engaged, you can rotate the thumb wheel 5/8” in each direction for a total of 1 1/4” of micro-adjustment. So if you’re really sneaking up on a measurement, no more tap tap tap business. You can simply make your test cut, unlock the fence and then use the adjuster to push or pull the fence as needed. Most importantly, this thing doesn’t get in my way and stays on the saw permanently.  It’s not cheap, but it is made in the USA by a small maker.

Stupid Simple Tools Saw Calibrator (Sent to me for free. Affiliate link)

The saw calibrator is a pretty straightforward. It drops right into your miter slot for checking the alignment of your blade and fence with the miter slot. I used the tool to recalibrate my saw and it worked like a charm. While I do enjoy the aesthetics and functionality, I do have to mention that there are other comparably-priced solutions on the market that do more, such as the A-LINE-IT Calibration Tool.